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March 28 2025, 23:18 · Rob Esteva
Updated March 29 2025, 10:27

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa at UFC on ESPN 64 | Preview & Prediction

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa at UFC on ESPN 64 | Preview & Prediction

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We have a potential fight of the night candidate Next up on the prelims as Christian Rodriguez takes on Melquizael Costa in the featherweight division

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Facts

When is UFC on ESPN 64? UK – the preliminary card starts at 8:00pm on Saturday 29th March 2025, followed by the main card at 11:00pm / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00am/4:00pm PT

Where is UFC on ESPN 64? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico

Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 64? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC On ESPN 64

What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 64 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+

Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 64? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass

For viewers in the United States, UFC On ESPN 64 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!

What time are Christian Rodriguez and Melquizael Costa expected to walk out? 9:50pm UK / 5:50pm US ET / 2:50pm US PT

UFC on ESPN 64 Main Card

Brandon Moreno vs Steve Erceg (Flyweight)

Manuel Torres vs Drew Dober (Lightweight)

Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer (Middleweight)

Raul Rosas Jr. vs Vince Morales (Bantamweight)

David Martinez vs Saimon Oliveira (Bantamweight)

Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)

UFC on ESPN 64 Prelims

Edgar Chairez vs C.J. Vergara (Flyweight)

Jose Daniel Medina vs Ateba Abega Gautier (Middleweight)

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa (Featherweight)

Loopy Godinez vs Julia Polastri (Women’s Strawweight)

Rafa Garcia vs Vinc Pichel (Lightweight)

Jamall Emmers vs Gabriel Miranda (Featherweight)

MarQuel Mederos vs Austin Hubbard (Lightweight)

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Prediction

Christian Rodriguez has adapted to life in the UFC pretty seamlessly and he comes into this fight at UFC on ESPN 64 having won five of his last six fights in the Octagon. The 27-year-old have beaten some talented opponents such as Raul Rosas Jr and he comes off a unanimous decision victory over Austin Bashi. The victory over Bashi came less than three months ago and this will be his fourth fight in just over a year. He will be hoping that the activity and momentum counts for something as he faces Melquizael Costa.

The Brazilian comes into this fight just five weeks after his last fight as he pulled off a submission win over Andre Fili at UFC Fight Night 252 last month. Costa is another hugely active fighter and he has had 29 professional MMA fights at the age of just 28.

It is Costa who has been fighting at higher level for quite some time but Rodriguez should not be underestimated in this fight. We really like Rodriguez but we have to lean towards Costa in this fight as we just feel like he has more routes to victory. Either way, this is a fight that should not be missed.

Prediction: Melquizael Costa to win